well-fed
Americanadjective
adjective
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having a nutritious diet; well nourished
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plump; fat
Etymology
Origin of well-fed
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
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"The most important thing is that the animals are comfortable," he said, "and well-fed" with plenty of apples and carrots.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
When finished, it will secure his reputation and bring him glory and riches, “the joy of lordliness, the majesty of the peaceful mind in the well-fed body.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Over the weekend, Nancy was released after Ms Davison and Ms Kilmartin were satisfied she had recovered and was well-fed for her next journey.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
A team of 15 Korean chefs and nutritionists were flown into France to ensure that the athletes were well-fed throughout the competition, according to the CJ Newsroom.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2024
Three successive times, they encountered and were rescued by well-fed Aborigines whose home was that desert, and who plied the explorers with fish, fern cakes, and roasted fat rats.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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